The UNCW Seahawks (5-11, 0-3 CAA) welcome the Towson Tigers (6-9, 0-3 CAA) to Raiford G. Trask Coliseum. The Seahawks will attempt to snap their eight-game losing streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Towson Tigers at UNCW Seahawks Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Seahawks fell to the James Madison Dukes, 64-60, while the Tigers were defeated by the Charleston Cougars, 81-69.
Towson had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.7 vs. 26.3) while UNCW forced James Madison into a turnover percentage of 19.6 (above their season average of 15.8). Marten Linssen had a solid performance for UNCW, recording 19 points and 10 rebounds. Nakye Sanders, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Towson with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the last game, the Tigers won 77-76. Towson’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over UNCW. The Tigers had a rate of 0.657 while the Seahawks posted a mark of 0.491. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
UNCW could have a tough time creating turnovers. Towson ranks 104th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.4 percent), while UNCW forces the 220th-most turnovers (19.3 percent).
Towson at UNCW Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UNCW, ATS Winner – UNCW, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Towson ranks fourth in steals allowed per game (4.2) while UNCW ranks 133rd (7.1).
- The Tigers average 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 124th in the country. The Seahawks rank 128th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Seahawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 1.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 64.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.0 points per game (10.4 above their season average).
